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Going to tow car tomorrow
Would one of those towing "guides" that holds the front tires in the air be suitable to tow a 911 (in neutral) or would it mess up the gearbox?
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06-24-2004, 07:26 AM
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Assume you are referring to a tow dolly. I have towed many Porsches with one. I prefer it to a trailer as the load is more stable in my opinion. As you say, neutral and p. brake off.
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06-24-2004, 07:51 AM
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I just want to be sure the gearbox is OK; its getting towed for 150 miles
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06-24-2004, 08:16 AM
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I have towed a 914 with same 901 trans 1000 miles. Many other shorter tows. Not to worry, unless it is a sportomatic, then tow backwards.
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06-24-2004, 08:24 AM
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The problem you will find is that if you have your car lowered, you might be dragging the rear end. And the tow dollys usually have a ball hitch on the center of the dolly that will crush the front of your car when you roll it up (ask me how I know).
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06-24-2004, 08:45 AM
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Towed my 67 on a dolly from oakland to seattle in one long day. did great.
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06-24-2004, 05:09 PM
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I think I used a tow dolly with the car on it backwards. Looked funny in the rear view mirror.
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06-24-2004, 06:54 PM
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1970 Porsche 911 2.2
